Newcastle – Watford SOCCER PICKS
Newcastle United and Watford meet, in a match for this phase of the FA Cup (4th Round). The history of recent direct confrontations is favorable to the visiting team, which has registered 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 7 matches. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 29-12-2018, ended with a draw by (1-1). In this game the home factor may be decisive, since the Watford presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.
Newcastle United:
The home team reaches this stage of the FA Cup (4th Round) after having played previous rounds with: Blackburn Rovers. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 2 wins, 7 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses at their stadium. The team comes to this match after a home victory over Cardiff City by (3-0). In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Newcastle United won 3, tied 2 and lost 5. Their defense has not been very strong, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 6 times and never got the comeback. In the last 14 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 4 of their 11 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘).
Newcastle arrive at this game motivated, after having added a 3-0 victory at the reception to Cardiff, returning to victories after seven consecutive games without tasting the triumph: the goals of the team were marked by Fabian Schar (2 ) and Ayoze Pérez. We remember that the hosts reach this phase of the Cup of England after eliminating, in the extension, the Blackburn Rovers. Despite playing in their stadium, we believe that coach Rafael Benítez will act in 3-4-3, privileging the defensive organization and the in-depth passes to Rondón: this player is very quick and competent at the time of finishing. On the other hand, Matt Ritchie is one of the most important players in Newcastle, responsible for the entire left flank. For this game the coach can not count on Dummett, Shelvey and Diamé, who are recovering from injury.
Watford:
The visiting team reaches this stage of the FA Cup (4th Round) after a win by (0-2) with the Woking. This is a team that, oddly enough, was better outside than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in away matches; against 6 victories, 4 draws and 5 defeats in his stadium. The team comes to this match after a draw at home with Burnley by (0-0). In the last 10 away matches Watford has won 4, tied 3 and lost 3. Defensive consistency has not been their best, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularity, as they scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, they only had 1 comeback in the 9 games in which they suffered the first goal. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 15 away matches for all competitions: they have suffered 6 of their 16 goals between minutes (76’-90 ‘).
The Watford comes to this game with a goalless draw at the reception to Burnley, adding the fifth consecutive game without losing in official matches. To reach this stage of the FA Cup, the visiting team eliminated Woking. In this game away from home, coach Javi Gracia must adopt a strategy similar to that of the last match, that is, in 4-4-2, favoring the maintenance of ball possession and organized attacks: Cleverley is the main organizer of game. On the other hand, Troy Deeney and Roberto Pereyra are the best gunners of this team, with 6 goals. For this game the coach can not count on Kiko and Hughes, both injured.
